AEW signed Ric Flair to a multi-year contract last year. In his promotional debut, Flair was revealed as Tony Khan’s gift to Sting, leading up to Sting’s retirement at Revolution PPV as Flair noted he wanted to be at Sting’s side until his retirement.
The announcement made by AEW also mentioned Flair’s Woooooo! Energy drink. Flair has confirmed that he took the deal to WWE, but they turned it down. Flair’s deal with AEW is similar to that of Randy Savage’s deal with WCW in the mid-1990s. This deal includes the energy drink, which will cover a significant portion, if not all, of Flair’s salary in All Elite Wrestling.
Speaking with Joseph Acosta for SB Nation, Ric named some of his favorite wrestlers.
“Well number one would be my daughter [Charlotte Flair], of course. But Randy [Orton], AJ [Styles]. I mean I like a lot of guys, like MJF. It’s hard to pick out four or five guys, but I mean we got great, great talent in both companies. You know, it’s hard to say who’s the best but I have some favorites. The Young Bucks are just absolutely sensational. What a phenomenal match they gave Sting and Darby [Allin]. (Laughing) Darby is too much, man. Orange Cassidy is one of my favorites. I mean, all those guys are great, wonderful people,” Flair said.
